PRE-FABRICATED FIRE TRAINING TOWER
ID: W50S9H26QA011Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG CRTCCAMP DOUGLAS, WI, 54618-5001, USA

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Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

PSC

PREFABRICATED AND PORTABLE BUILDINGS (5410)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting quotes for a Prefabricated Fire Training Tower to be delivered to Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The project aims to replace an outdated training structure with a new, NFPA 1402-compliant tower featuring a three-story design, including a burn room, reconfigurable walls, and various training elements. This procurement is crucial for enhancing fire training capabilities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by January 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, and are encouraged to direct any inquiries to the contracting office at WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil.

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    The document outlines the proposed development of a new fire training tower area adjacent to an existing fire training tower. This proposal, associated with Microsoft and Vantor, suggests an expansion or relocation of fire training facilities. The plan indicates the strategic placement of a new training area to complement or replace existing infrastructure. The brief nature of the document implies it is an initial conceptualization or a component within a larger government Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant application, likely for infrastructure development related to public safety or emergency services. The inclusion of company names suggests a potential partnership or a vendor-specific project, detailing the upgrade or establishment of essential training facilities.
    This government solicitation, W50S9H26QA011, issued by W50S9H, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. The solicitation seeks a Prefabricated Fire Training Tower, with a NAICS code of 332311 and a size standard of 750. The offer due date is January 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. The contract requires delivery to Volk Field ANGB by May 15, 2026, with the contractor responsible for transportation costs. Key clauses include those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions, and various FAR and DFARS clauses governing commercial products and services, particularly regarding small business utilization, anti-trafficking, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Offers will be evaluated based on Price, Technical, and Past Performance, with Technical and Past Performance combined being equal to Price.
    The Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center requires a new prefabricated fire training tower to replace its outdated 1990s structure. The objective is to secure materials, designs, plans, and assembly instructions for an NFPA 1402-compliant tower, site-adapted for Volk Field. The tower must feature a three-story design with four deck levels, including a burn room, reconfigurable walls, vertical ventilation, and rappelling anchor points, divided into burn annex, residential, and training tower sections. Key specifications include wind and live load ratings, specific dimensions for each section, and various doors, windows, and training elements like a fire escape, sprinkler system, and forcible entry door. The contractor must provide detailed site adaptation plans for concrete footings, comprehensive assembly instructions, and technical support during installation. Commissioning services, including a site visit to verify proper assembly and functionality, are also required. The concrete pad design is due March 2, 2026, and the tower and assembly instructions by May 15, 2026. The project also mandates compliance with antiterrorism and security policies, including AT Level I training for all personnel.
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